| We live in a world of advancing technologies and | | | | the wood's grain, and ultimate, finished look of the |
| bustling businesses. Within major city areas and | | | | product. |
| beyond, people eagerly await opportunities to | | | | Amish made furniture began gaining popularity in the |
| perform tasks quicker and more efficiently. With such | | | | early 1900s as American folk art also began to gain |
| a fast-paced tempo set in place, it is hard to imagine | | | | traction within society. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana |
| a business culture that values patience and meticulous | | | | are known for hosting Amish societies and thus also |
| attention to detail. Such is the culture of Amish | | | | house many practitioners of Amish country furniture. |
| woodworking, which produces sought-after Amish | | | | Amish woodwork is championed due to its durability |
| furniture. | | | | and unassuming style. The elegant, yet modest styles |
| Amish made furniture offers a contrast to the way | | | | allow the furniture to present well in many settings |
| many larger manufacturers assemble furniture in | | | | throughout a household including outdoor settings. |
| today's world. Large manufacturers leverage an | | | | Two, major schools of Amish furniture are the |
| assembly-line type of production. Due to available | | | | Mission and Shaker styles. The former is |
| resources and advanced machinery, big companies | | | | characterized by straight lines and conspicuous |
| can produce hundreds of pieces of furniture within a | | | | joinery, while the latter is known for its durability and |
| week. Alternatively, Amish made furniture is | | | | functionality. |
| constructed with no advanced machinery, no use of | | | | Woodworking is a well-respected trade within the |
| laminates or particle board, and is hand-crafted by | | | | Amish community. The knowledge of woodworking is |
| practitioners. | | | | often shared through generations and offers little |
| Amish tables, chairs, bedroom furniture, and beyond | | | | room for adaptation to modern machinery. Due to |
| are all crafted with tenacity in mind. Practitioners hand | | | | the close working relationship with the wood, |
| select sustainable pieces of wood that will accept | | | | practitioners are highly-knowledgeable about wood, |
| meticulous design work as well as last for years to | | | | varying properties, and the opportunity to manipulate |
| come. Great attention is paid to the type of wood, | | | | particular grains. |